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Shortlisted In Not One But Two Prestigious Croydon Business Excellence Awards 2015

CBEA Finalist 2015 LogoWith a community of more than 13,000 businesses, it is Croydon’s entrepreneurial spirit which makes the borough the economic powerhouse of south London. Our thriving business community is full of success stories, from tech start-ups and sole traders to companies that have developed from humble roots into international organisations.

With so much to celebrate, Futures Supplies is delighted to be shortlisted today in not just one but two categories in the 2015 Awards for “Entrepreneur of the Year” and “Best SME Business”.

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award will go to the outstanding individual who, in addition to displaying those common entrepreneurial traits, can best demonstrate visionary leadership overcoming barriers to success and obstacles to growth, strong financial performance results, significant current business growth achievements, a clear, concise and impactful plan for sustained growth along with innovation and differentiation within the business.

The Best SME Business Award sets out to recognise and acknowledge the ongoing role that all SME businesses play in growing and sustaining our economy.

It will be awarded to the SME business that can best demonstrate pro-active leadership and management, commitment to the local community and green initiatives, a strong training and development programme, strong financial growth performance results, a clear, concise and impactful plan for sustained growth and demonstrate innovation and differentiation within the business.

The winners will be announced at a Gala dinner on 1st October, in the meantime we are all keeping our fingers tightly crossed and we hope you do the same!

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Futures Supplies Rated As STRONG!

PLIMSOLLA study by Plimsoll Publishing Ltd has rated Futures Supplies and Support Services Ltd as “STRONG” in their latest analysis of the UK’s largest companies. This is the highest accolade awarded by Plimsoll and reflects our outstanding performance over the past 12 months.

This has been achieved in a difficult marketplace where a number of competitors are in financial danger and a record number are making a loss.

The Plimsoll analysis individually asses each company and provides a rating of Strong, Good, Mediocre, Caution or Danger, we are delighted to be one of only a minority of companies in our sector rated at the top of our field as “Strong”.

Plimsoll Report 2015

You can get the latest report industry report at www.plimsoll.co.uk <http://www.plimsoll.co.uk>

 

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Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP)

2015 CLP LABELFrom 1st June 2015 all products will be labelled under the new Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

It is implemented in the EU via the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP), where previously chemical products were regulated in the UK under CHIP.

New red diamond shaped Hazard Pictograms will replace the orange square Hazard Symbols, though some of the internal images are similar.

The presence of a new Hazard Pictogram on a label does not necessarily signify a change in the formulation, and could just be a consequence of compliance with the new classification system

As before, a system of calculations and thresholds is used to classify products. However, some of the threshold levels under CLP are lower than under CHIP.

For example under the CHIP system a product would need to contain more than 20% of an ingredient classified as R36 (Irritating to eyes) to trigger an ‘Irritant’ hazard symbol but under CLP this is reduced to 10% to trigger a hazard pictogram. This may result in many products being classified where previously they were not.

2015 CLP Logos

All Safety Data Sheets can be downloaded directly from each products page of our website

www.futures-supplies.co.uk

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It’s a Celebration!!

20 Years SmallWe are all excited and delighted…… the champagne corks are popping as we celebrate 20 years in business.

Twenty years marks a significant milestone for Futures Supplies. We began as a small business working from home with a garage full of toilet rolls and cleaning supplies delivering door to door. We have now grown to become an award winning company with a turnover in excess of £3.5 million. Working with local customers and on a national basis we are honoured to be able to celebrate this occasion with many of the people who have shared our journey and contributed to make the company the success it is today.

Futures Supplies was set up in 1995 by current CEO Mandie Kemp and in the last two decades the company has established itself as a pioneer, innovator and leader within the cleaning industry. The company is now well established and respected and is recognised as a major player in distributing washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products. It is proactive in its approach to the environment and is committed to Corporate Social Responsibility, always seeking ways to put something back into the local community, whilst delivering exceptional value and customer service excellence.

We are thankful to our many customers and partners for their loyalty over the past twenty years. Our industry has evolved and developed significantly, there has been substantial growth and competition is always fierce. Throughout these changes and with difficult economic conditions, we have always remained focused on collaborating to deliver added value, quality products and an exceptional first class service. We never forget the customer comes first, and positioned for long-term success are excited to have such a young, dynamic and forward thinking team to lead the company into the future.

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Delivering Back Office Bespoke Solutions To Our Partner Cleanology

Cleanology LogoAs a family run business trading since 1995 Futures Supplies carefully select to partner with like-minded organisations. In 2012 we were delighted to be chosen to work with Cleanology following a competitive tendering process which included a requirement for streamlining its back office order processing through website ordering as well as delivering a robust budget control system.

Cleanology, based in central London, was founded by the Ponniah family in 1999 with only one contract and one cleaner. Now more than 15 years on, the company has expanded to over 300 staff and a long list of prestigious clients. Futures Supplies is delighted to provide washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products to all of it sites.

With both companies dovetailing in commitment to quality and customer care, Cleanology provides premium quality cleaning services to businesses in London at competitive prices, whilst pioneering environmental responsibility and ethical employment whilst Futures Supplies has always been passionate about its environmental credentials delivering carbon neutral supplies and a wide range of green cleaning products and innovations.

Ever since Cleanology was formed, the environment has been at the heart of its business, as it has with Futures Supplies and it uniquely offers clients a “Green Option” with its cleaning contracts. The company has also been independently recognised for its achievements and high standards such as The Green Organisation, the body which independently audits the ‘green’ credentials of companies and through which Futures Supplies holds a prestigious ‘Green Apple’ award.

Dominic Ponniah

Dominic Ponniah, Executive Director says, “Working with a host of London businesses, we are dedicated to providing our customers with environmentally friendly, quality cleaning solutions whilst maintaining tight control on costs.  Futures Supplies not only delivers with passion but it also shares our family ethos and desire to deliver exceptional service and back office support – a perfectly natural fit. We are delighted to have the facility to place orders 24/7 via the Futures Supplies website and have the control of on line budgets, along with on line access to proof of delivery notes and invoices right at our fingertips, all of which has helped the rapid expansion of our business over the past two years.

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Shield Appoints Futures Supplies As Its New Supply Chain Partner

logo ShieldWe are pleased to announce that Future Supplies has been selected by Shield as its new partner for the provision of cleaning supplies and materials, following a tendering process and a strategic review of their supply chain.

Shield weisflog-roseShield Service Group plc trades as Shield Cleaning Services and they supply professional cleaning and support services to work, education, medical and leisure facilities across London, Home Counties, Thames Valley and the South Coast.  They have Head Office facilities in Caterham Surrey and a local presence in Oxfordshire, Hampshire and London.

“We are delighted to be working with Mandie Kemp and her team at Futures Supplies and, we believe that their award winning customer service record and their innovative approach will add value to our business and will benefit our existing and future Clients.” Said Malcolm Rose Chief Executive – Shield Service Group plc.

 

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Katrin Handy Packs Deliver Innovation

Katrin Handy Packs2Constantly delivering on innovation and sustainability, Futures Supplies has recently added the Handy Pack hand towels to its range from Metsa Tissue. A plastic case with carry handles which enhance hygiene; the new Handy Packs are extremely durable and protect the contents from moisture as well as delivering on hygiene, value and sustainability.

The Handy Packs produce less volume of waste than traditional cardboard cases and are completely recyclable. A lighter plastic casing, easily stackable and with ‘carry handles’, makes them a delight for cleaning staff to transport and distribute hand towels around the building.

With so many advantages, the Handy Pack is a ‘win win’ product.

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Plimsoll Publishing Award Futures Supplies ‘Outstanding Company’

Plimsoll LetterFutures Supplies is delighted to have been recognised with the accolade of ‘Outstanding Company 2012’ to add to its already impressive number of awards.

The award is given by Plimsoll Publishing Ltd, the world’s leading provider of market reports and company analysis who stated that it is a result of hard work, diligence and commitment. It also identified Futures Supplies as a business that has maintained outstanding performance over a period of time, due to sound management.

Futures Supplies was also listed in the report as a Best Trading Partner and Fastest Growing Company in its industry.

Great stuff hey!